Electronic Connectors - A Global Market Perspective

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.GLOBAL MARKET OUTLOOK
3.TRENDS AND ISSUES
The New Age Connectors
Chinese Automotive Connector Market Gains Momentum
Prices Exhibit Flat Trend
Emerging Economies: The Growth Driver for Computer Connector Industry
Newer and Novel Technologies to Rule
4.COMPETITION
Market Consolidation
Recent Major Acquisitions: 2007-2008
Market Participants
5.PRODUCT FACTS
6.END-USE SECTOR
Automobile Sector
Transportation Sector
Computers
Telecommunication Sector
Industrial Applications Sector
Consumer Electronics Sector
Aerospace and Defense Sector
Medical Sector
7.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Methode Electronics Acquires Tribotek
Molex Incorporated Teams Up with Samtec
3M Electronics Extends Distribution Agreement with Arrow Electronics
Tyco Electronics to Supply ODC Fiber-Optic Connectors to HUBER+SUHNER
Avnet Acquires YEL Electronics
Amphenol TCS Launches eHSD® Connector
Amphenol Introduces New HDB³ Brush Connector Series
Amphenol Launches PGY, PowerBlok and RADSERT Connectors
Wieland Electric Rolls Out gesis IP+ Pluggable Connectors Family
3M Launches Mini-Clamp II Connectors
3M Extends 2M Series Product Line
ITT Interconnect Solutions Develops Combo D Series Filtered D-Sub Connectors
ITT Cannon Launches New Cm2 Series High Voltage Connectors
ITT Electronic Components Unveils Micro-D Connector
Molex Launches AMC.0 B+ Connectors
Tyco Electronics Introduces MINIPAK HDE Connector
DDK Rolls Out CM08 Series Circular Connector
FCI Launches AirMax VS Connector System
ERNI Electronics Upgrades ERmet ZD Family Connector System
ERNI Electronics Adds New Range to Its MicroStac Series
ERNI Releases New Version of Connector
FCI Announces Expansion of RJ45 Portfolio
FCI Announces the Development of Customized Solutions
FCI to Introduce High-Speed High Density TwinMezz Connectors
FCI Expands ZipLine™ Connector System
Souriau Completes the Acquisition of PAE’s US Operations
Tyco Announces Second-Source Agreements with Molex
Molex Completes Polymicro Acquisition
Methode Acquires TouchSensor from Gemtron
Amphenol TCS and Molex Sign Cross License Agreement
FCI Enters Second Source Agreement with Amphenol
Hypertac Signs Partnership Agreement with AB Connectors
3M Unveils New MetPak HSHM B19 Connector
3M Launches New MiniSAS Connectors
3M Introduces MDR I/O Connector
3M Introduces Card Connector SD
3M Unveils New SCR I/O Connector
3M to Unveil All New No Polish Connector
Tyco Launches Micro-USB Connector
Amphenol TCS Unveils Xcede Connector Platform
Anderson Power Launches Multipurpose Powerpole Connector
Anderson Power Launches New PowerMod HP Series Connectors
Cinch Unveils ModICE with Breather
Anderson Power Products® Launches Multi Axial Rotational Connector
Cinch Launches Compact D-Sub Connector
Cinch Launches Blank Header Plates for ModICE
3M Unveils Innovative SD Card Connector
Molex Unveils Innovative J-Lead SMT Connectors for Small Electronic Devices
Molex Launches Pico-Clasp Wire-to-Board Connectors
Molex Rolls Out Innovative LPH Low Profile Hybrid Right Angle Connector
Molex Unveils Subscriber Connector and Multi-Fiber Push-on Connector
Molex Launches LC2™ Metallic Optical Connectors
Molex Unveils Innovative Micro-USB Connectors
Molex Introduces Innovative MicroSD Memory Card Connectors
Telegartner Introduces New STX Series of Connectors
Telegartner Introduces QLS Connectors to Replace SMA Connectors
Telegartner Develops RF Coaxial, TNC and SMA connectors with Reverse Polarity
Hosiden Introduces HXW0774 Double Action Switch
SMK Releases New 18P Back Panel Connector
Hosiden Introduces New Connectors
Hosiden Introduces New Connector Range
FCI Launches FPC.ZIF Connectors in YLL Series
ERNI Unveils MaxiBridgeTM Connectors
ERNI Electronics Adds Accessories to M8/M12 Connector Family
ERNI Launches New Connectors
ERNI Announces the Expansion of MicroSpeed Connector Family
ERNI Launches Vertical D-Sub Connectors
Hirose Electric Develops ZX Series Connectors
Harting Develops AdvancedMC™ Plug
Harting Develops New eCon 2160-A Ethernet Switch
Harting Adds Han® RJ45 Module
Harting Develops PushPull Hybrid Ethernet connector
Harting Develops Han® Q 5/0 with Han- Quick Lock®
Harting Unveils eCon 2050-AA Ethernet Switch
Harting Develops Han® Q 12/0 Connector
Harting Develops mCon 7100 Ethernet Switch with External Memory
FCI Introduces Additional Features to Enhance Minitek Product Family
Harting Launches New Family of Ethernet Switches
Harting Launches New Modular Connector System
Harting Releases Han K 4/4 Connector
Harting Releases Han Q 2/0 Connectivity Solution
Harting Releases New Outdoor Solutions
Harting Releases New Press-Fit Latched Header for Flat Cables
Harting Releases New Technology- Han- Quick Lock
HARTING Releases New Housing Series Han-INOX
Harting Launches Compact Ethernet Switch- eCon 4080
Harting Unveils New Han Q4/2 Connector
Harting Develops Han Easy-Hoods
Harting Unveils pCon Products for Ethernet Networks
FCI Adds Telcordia Receptacle Connector to MEG-ARRAY Line
FCI Introduces Sofix Connector with EMC Shielding
FCI Develops ZipLine™ for Orthogonal and Backplane Applications
FCI Introduces Connectors Compliant with MicroTCA™ Architecture
FCI Introduces Flip-type ZIF Connectors for Optical and Flat-panel Applications
FCI Expands GIG-ARRAY® Product Line
FCI Unveils a Novel CMC Connector Range
FCI Announces Expansion of D- Subminiature Product Line
FCI Expands Power I/O Solutions Line through Pwr TwinBlade' Connector System
SOURIAU Introduces Smallest Motorsport Connector
Tyco Electronics Launches Poke-In Connector for LED lighting Market
ERNI Extends SMC Connector Family
8.MAJOR PLAYERS
3M (US)
ABB Entrelec SAS (France)
Amphenol Corporation (US)
Amphenol TCS
Anderson Power Products (US)
AVX Corporation (US)
Cinch Connectors (US)
DDK Ltd. (Japan)
Delphi Connection Systems (US)
ERNI Electronics GmbH (Germany)
FCI (France)
Foxconn Electronics Inc (Taiwan)
HARTING Electronics GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Hirose Electric Europe B.V. (The Netherlands)
Honda Connectors, Inc. (US)
Hosiden Corporation (Japan)
HUBER+SUHNER (Switzerland)
IPEX Co., Ltd. (Japan)
ITT Interconnect Solutions (US)
JAE Electronics, Inc. (US)
JST Mfg Co Ltd. (UK)
Lear Corporation (US)
LEMO SA (Switzerland)
Leoco Corporation (China)
Lumberg Connect GmbH & Co KG (Germany)
Methode Electronics, Inc. (US)
Molex Incorporated (US)
Preci-Dip Durtal SA (Switzerland)
Radiall Group (France)
Rosenberger Hoch GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Smiths Interconnect (UK)
Souriau SAS (France)
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd. (Japan)
SMK Corp (Japan)
Switch Craft Holdings Inc. (US)
Telegartner Inc. (US)
Tyco Electronics (US)
Wago Innovation Connections (Germany)
Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Yamaichi Electronics USA, Inc. (US)
Yazaki Corporation (Japan)
9.MARKET ANALYTICS
10.THE UNITED STATES
Outlook
US Companies Struggle in China
11.CANADA
12.JAPAN
Outlook
The Connector Industry
13.EUROPE
Outlook
Europe – Second Largest Connectors Market
14.ASIA-PACIFIC
a.China
b.Rest of Asia-Pacific
15.REST OF WORLD
Exhibits
Table 1: Percentage Shares of Leading Electronic Connector Manufacturers Sales in the World –
Table 2: Percentage Breakdown of Global Market for Automotive Connectors by Application –
Table 3: Share of Leading Global Manufacturers of Telecom Connectors: 2006 (In terms of Revenues)
Table 4: Percentage Breakdown of Global Market for Connectors in the Aerospace & Defense Sector by Region –
Table 5: Market Shares of Leading Global Manufacturers of Medical Connectors – 2006 (In terms of revenue)
Table 6: Global Market for Medical Connectors by Region:
Table 7: Global Electronic Connectors Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 8: Percentage Breakdown of Global Electronic Connectors Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 9: Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Automobile Sector by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 10: Percentage Breakdown of Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Automobile Sector by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 11: Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Computers by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 12: Percentage Breakdown of Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Computers by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 13: Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Telecom Sector by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 14: Percentage Breakdown of Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Telecom Sector by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 15: Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Industrial Sector by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 16: Percentage Breakdown of Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Industrial Sector by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 17: Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Aerospace/Defense Sector by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 18: Percentage Breakdown of Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Aerospace/Defense Sector by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 19: Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Consumer Electronics Sector by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 20: Percentage Breakdown of Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Consumer Electronics Sector by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 21: Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Transportation Sector by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 22: Percentage Breakdown of Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Transportation Sector by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 23: Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Other End-Use Sectors by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 24: Percentage Breakdown of Global Applications for Electronic Connectors in Other End-Use Sectors by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 25: Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 26: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in the US for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 27: Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 28: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Canada for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 29: Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Japan: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 30: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Japan for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 31: Electronic Connectors Market by Region in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 32: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by Region End-Use Sector in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 33: Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 34: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Europe for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 35: Electronic Connectors Market by Region in Asia Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 36: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by Region in Asia Pacific for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 37: Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Asia Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 38: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Asia Pacific for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 39: Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in China: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 40: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in China for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 41: Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Rest of Asia-Pacific: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 42: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Rest of Asia - Pacific for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 43: Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 44: Percentage Breakdown of Electronic Connectors Market by End-Use Sector in Rest of World for the Years 2008 & 2009
Companies Profiled